Ethics

When an officer is hired by the Nicholls State University Police Department, they agree to this “Code of Ethics” and “Oath of Honor:

“On my honor, I will never betray my badge, my integrity, my character, or the public trust. I will always have the courage to hold myself and others accountable for our actions. I will always uphold the constitution my community and the agency I serve.”

Before any officer takes the Law Enforcement Oath of Honor, it is important that he/she understands what it means. An oath is a solemn pledge someone makes when he/she sincerely intends to do what he/she says.

Honor means that one’s word is given as a guarantee.Betray is defined as breaking faith with the public trust.Badge is the symbol of your office.Integrity is being the same person in both private and public life.Character means the qualities that distinguish an individual.Public trust is a charge of duty imposed in faith toward those you serve.Courage is having the strength to withstand unethical pressure, fear or danger.Accountability means that you are answerable and responsible to your oath of office.Community is the jurisdiction and citizens served.